Feedback About Talent Market

“Now that we’ve completed the process of making this very important hire for Atlas, I just wanted to say thanks for your wonderful help in making the process so easy and for finding such a wonderful candidate. For an organization of our size, it’s so tough to put on the brakes and commit to spending the time that’s necessary to execute an important hire. I can’t tell you how happy I was to be able to take advantage of your skills, so that we could avoid so many time-consuming parts of the process, and simply concentrate on interviewing top candidates. What a wonderful service you are providing to the free-market movement! I will definitely be recommending Talent Market to others.”
-Brad Lips, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Economic Research Foundation

“Talent Market was tremendously helpful when I contacted them looking for a development director. They sent me several well-qualified candidates within days, complete with resumes, recommendations and salary requirements. It made the whole process much easier than I thought it ever could be.”
-Alfred S. Regnery, Former President, The American Spectator Foundation

“Talent Market is an invaluable resource and Claire Kittle is truly exceptional. Claire is deeply committed and understands the crucial elements involved in bringing talent and an organization together for success. Claire is easy to work with, smart, straightforward and highly effective. When talent is needed, the Talent Market will always be my first call.”
-Michael Barnhart, Former President, Sunshine Review

“By their careful and thoughtful screening of job prospects, Talent Market saved us valuable time and resources which enabled us to focus on hiring a candidate with just the right combination of skill sets and belief in the mission. I would highly recommend using Claire and her team for your future hiring needs.”
-Nick Reid, Former Director, Donor Relations, The Heritage Foundation

“I really enjoyed working with Claire and Talent Market. As the head of a start-up organization, I didn’t have the time to proactively identify candidates for our national executive director role. Talent Market did it for me, and I am very pleased with the results.”
– Ned Ryun, President, American Majority

“The biggest challenge for our free-market community is finding the human capital necessary to fill critical roles. Talent Market addresses this need by proactively identifying candidates at no charge for organizations. If our side is to succeed in protecting and advancing liberty, we will need to dedicate more resources to entities like Talent Market.”
-Tracie Sharp, President, State Policy Network

“Talent Market helped Sunshine Review, a new non-profit, through the process of finding an executive director. Claire did an exceptional job. She found a very qualified candidate, and she also made a complex process pleasant and manageable.”
-Leslie Graves, President, Board of Directors, Sunshine Review

“Talent Market was an invaluable resource in State Policy Network’s recent search for a senior-level Executive Assistant. The search was quick, efficient, and, ultimately, successful in identifying the right candidate for the position. We were thrilled with the experience, and I’d recommend Talent Market to any free-market nonprofit that needs a professional search for the best talent available – and worry free! This took a huge chunk of the project off my plate, and for that I’m tremendously grateful.”
-Daniel Erspamer, Vice President for Development, State Policy Network

“Talent Market is unique because they place people, not just skill sets. I worked with Claire Kittle, who matched me with a position in a free-market organization that was a perfect fit in terms, not only of job description, but also core values, goals, style and personalities. Claire is a consummate professional with a great understanding of people and their character and needs. She is efficient, personable, genuine, and a skilled, tactful balancer of the interests of employer and potential employee. If I should ever find myself in the job market again, I will call Talent Market first.”
-Betsy Thraves, Executive Assistant to the President and VP for Development, State Policy Network

“When you told me about Talent Market, it sounded great — because of the talent constraints we frequently face, and because I know you’re perfectly suited to the task. I thought the Assistant Director of Finance position was going to be difficult for us to fill, but the very first resume you sent me hit all the marks exactly. We met with several potential people for the position. He was our pick, and he starts Monday. Thank you.”
-Gary Leff, Chief Financial Officer, Mercatus Center at George Mason University

“I had given up on finding a job that matched my qualifications and my interests until I found Claire Kittle and Talent Market. Claire made the cumbersome task of job searching more palatable and personable. Her professionalism reassured me through every step as I found my new position. I highly recommend Talent Market to any job seeker.”
-Brittany Balmer, Special Events Coordinator, The Heritage Foundation

“Talent Market is one of the best tools DonorsTrust could give think-tank CEO’s. We’ve all identified personnel as one of our biggest challenges – just as the right staff is critical to our success, the wrong staff can be a costly mistake. What makes it harder is the limited talent pool for our specialized hiring needs. We can’t be experts in everything, and most of us are not recruiters. Fortunately, Claire Kittle is an experienced, savvy professional with both common sense and a creative approach. She identified and vetted candidates for two key positions in record time – she even wrote the job descriptions. Even more valuable was Claire’s unique plan to gauge candidates’ skills. She developed a process to discern talent in candidates that gave us much greater insight than was possible through the standard interview process. I would never have been able to do that myself, and it really made the difference in our hiring. We are thrilled with our new employees! Claire certainly understands what think tanks need, but more importantly, she helped me understand specifically what I needed. I hope I never have to hire anyone without her!”
– Ashley Landess, President, South Carolina Policy Council

“Talent Market was instrumentalin helping match my background and skills with my current job at The Heritage Foundation. Claire Kittle was professional, thoughtful, and provided perfect timing for this wonderful opportunity. I couldn’t have done it without Talent Market!”
-J.B. Horton, Manager of Donor Relations, The Heritage Foundation

“Talent Market was so helpful in our search for an event coordinator. Claire helped us find the perfect candidate, and she made it so easy. I highly recommend Talent Market.”
-Ann Bula, Director, Special Events, The Heritage Foundation

“For my first time using Talent Market, I can honestly say that I would definitely use their services again. Claire Kittle was willing to bend over backwards to get the right candidate for me. They were a pleasure to do business with and I look forward to working with them in the future.”
-Ed Turner, Vice President, Development, The Fund for American Studies

“Talent Market does a fantastic job of bringing together those in the free-market movement. They are like a free-market nonprofit cupid. One minute I was writing a short description of my experience for the “Candidates for Hire” section of Talent Market’s e-newsletter, the next I was being approached by an organization that was the perfect match for me!”
-Stacie Smith, Programs and Development Officer, Moving Picture Institute

“As a young organization with a small staff, the Moving Picture Institute needed to find an experienced program officer with a broad range of skills. We worried that the person we were looking for did not exist–but Claire at Talent Market connected us with just the right person. We were amazed by how easy and simple the process was, and are thrilled to have a new program officer.”
-Rob Pfaltzgraff, Executive Director, Moving Picture Institute

“Working with Claire was a true pleasure. From our first moments of conversation, she was warm, helpful and ultra-informative. Her process is truly personalized based on organization and individual, and it’s very quickly clear (thanks to her) whether both are a fit. Finding a job in a field you love has never been so much fun!”
-Matt Robbins, FormerNational Executive Director, American Majority

“I had been conducting the typical frustrating search for a key employee when Talent Market found us. They not only found the perfect candidate, they found her right in my backyard. One of the hardest things about running a free market think tank is finding employees with the right mix of skills and belief in the mission. One of the smartest things you could do is to turn that job over to Talent Market.”
-Dave Trabert, President, Kansas Policy Institute

“Claire Kittle and Talent Market were incredibly helpful in the Fordham Institute’s search for a development director. This was a new position for us, so Claire helped us from the very beginning—she worked on the job description with me, helped me define the role, and helped me understand what to look for in candidates. She then sent me great ideas from her rolodex, vetted resumes, and saved me a tremendous amount of time by handling first round interviews. In the end, she helped me evaluate our options and make the right hire. I couldn’t have done it all without her—and the best part was that her services were free, essential for an organization like ours that wants to raise more funds, not spend them!”
-Eric Osberg, Former Vice President & Treasurer, Thomas B. Fordham Institute

“The Pelican Institute recently filled three positions with excellent candidates identified through Talent Market. No other service could have provided us with access to such a range of high quality talent. And Claire’s careful vetting saved us from hours of weeding through candidates. We will continue to rely on Talent Market to fill critical positions.”
-Kevin Kane, President, Pelican Institute

“Talent Market was extremely useful in helping me continue my career working with free market organizations. Ms. Kittle couldn’t have been more accommodating or attentive to my needs – she was extremely receptive to my original inquiries and aided me with details throughout the hiring process that eventually helped me land the job offer that I had been looking for. Without Talent Market, I doubt that I would be in the position I am today.”
-Christian D’Andrea, Education Reform Policy Analyst, The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy

“Talent Market’s assistance wascritical in my search for an education analyst. As the head of a new organization, there is not enough time in the day to get it all done. Claire Kittle was not only able to find several qualified and interested candidates, she even vetted each candidate to ensure they were in the salary range and willing to move to Wisconsin. Without the hard work of Claire, my search would have dragged on for weeks. I would highly recommend Talent Market to my think tank colleagues for their hiring needs.”
-Brett Healy, President, The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy

“Talent Market was crucial in helping me reignite my career. After months of online job searching and near misses, TM quickly put me in touch with an employer right for me; I was interviewing in less than a week, hired in two. The professionalism, courtesy and verve I encountered at TM were refreshing contrasts to the bureaucratic disinterestedness we as job seekers so often find.”
-Jon Miltimore, Former Budget & Fiscal Analysis Reporter, Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity

“I couldn’t imagine trying to navigate a good hire without the help of Claire and Talent Market. If someone is looking to fill a position in the free market movement, Claire should be the first person they call. That will save them a ton of time and energy, and give them access to the most qualified candidates for the job.”
– Justin Owen, President, Beacon Center of Tennessee

“Talent Market was extremely helpful in assisting us in finding the right talent for our open position. Claire’s knowledge enabled us to focus on the applicants that stood out and saved us a considerable amount of time and energy. She went the extra mile to make sure we found a great fit for our office and organization.”
– Matt Batzel, Wisconsin Executive Director, American Majority

“Thank you so much for your help with our recent search. I have run many searches in our movement, but this was my first with Talent Market. Never have I had so many high-quality candidates from which to choose; never has it been so (dare I say it?) easy to surmount the number-one obstacle our movement faces, namely a lack of talent. I could not be more pleased with the outcome of our search and you deserve the lion’s share of the credit. You can bet we’ll be using Talent Market again.”
– Charles Mitchell, President, Commonwealth Foundation

“Without Claire and Talent Market we would not have been able to find someone with the type of resume that we did. And best yet, that person already lived in North Dakota. Talent Market is truly an asset for the free-market movement.”
– Brett Narloch, Executive Director, North Dakota Policy Council

“It is a pleasure to give my hearty recommendation for Talent Market. Claire has been energetic, visionary, and discerning in providing me with recommendations that were a good match with my experiences and career passions. Claire brought just the right balance of interest and communication to keep me informed at every step in the process, and did not provide my name or resume to an organization unless she was intimately familiar with them, and believed that I could make a significant contribution to their mission. In other words, she respected my time and provided an excellent screening process for both myself and the organizations that she introduced me to. Within only 5 weeks of contacting Talent Market, I have been offered a position as the new Chief Financial Officer of the Americans for Prosperity Foundation. In the time I worked with Claire, I always felt encouraged and affirmed in my role. She truly served as a genuine, no nonsense, get it done facilitator, who understood the needs of all parties involved. I would quickly reach out to Talent Market again if searching for a new position, and would enthusiastically recommend Claire without qualification.”
-Steve Corder, Former Chief Financial Officer, Americans for Prosperity Foundation

“I wanted to let you know how tremendouslyeasy Talent Market made the process of matching, interviewing, and eventually accepting my new job with Sunshine Review. Promptcommunication, open and honest dialogue, and a very smooth job of acting as liaison between potential employer and applicant made for a very painless process. Thank you so much for your help, and I look forward to working again with you, hopefully on the employer side, in the future.”
-Tony Ciano, Operations Manager, Sunshine Review

“…thank you! I have known about the Acton Institute for years and I love their work so I’m very excited to be working for them. It’s a perfect philosophical match and I never would have known about the position had it not been for Talent Market. It’s such an incredible service and I’m sure that my experience is just one of many.”
-Judy Rainier, Former Major Gifts Officer, Acton Institute

“Claire Kittle is a gem. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, anyone looking for a career opportunity in the free market movement definitely needs to talk to Claire. She knows how to match the right person with the right position, has great advice, and words of encouragement when needed. Claire is a very talented recruiter. The free market movement is very lucky to have her.”
-Jody Manley, Former Director of Development & Media, American Council on Science and Health

“FEE was in a challenging position. We had just been through a leadership transition and we are poised on the verge of a physical move of our entire operation. Through all of this, we need to keep growing, so it was vital to find a new development director in our new location as quickly as possible. Talent Market went right to work and, despite a challenging marketplace, was able to find someone who fit our criteria relatively quickly. The whole process was efficient, quick, and saved senior staff from digging through piles of resumes and making innumerable calls to references. Perhaps most importantly, the price was right. The cost savings enabled FEE to spend its time and money on programs, not on administrative overhead, thus pleasing our donors.”
-Carl Oberg, Former Executive Director, Foundation for Economic Education

“Working with Talent Market to pursue a position was hands-down the easiest and most hassle-free interview process of my career. Through the initial phone call, Claire screened for those things that might not be on a resume, but still matter so much – the ethical and personality elements that determine commitment to mission and fit with the existing staff. For the entire process, she was responsive, honest, and excited about plugging me in to a position that would be a good fit for me personally and for the nonprofit. You can’t beat that! Thanks, Claire!”
-Whitney Evans, Manager of Member Relations, South Carolina Policy Council

“Talent Market responds quickly to hiring needs – providing solid candidates with appropriate backgrounds. We know we can depend on it.”
-Anne Neal, FormerPresident, American Council of Trustees and Alumni

“Interviewing and negotiating can be both exciting and overwhelming when seeking a new opportunity. Claire Kittle and Talent Market made the experience an absolute pleasure! Her prompt response to my questions and positive approach provided a valuable resource throughout the process. I would recommend Talent Market to anyone looking to hire talent or looking for a new position themselves within the free-market movement.”
-Kristina Mitten Sanders, Leadership & Development Specialist, State Policy Network

“Talent Market is exactly what the movement needs.”
-Joe Coletti, Former Leadership Development Initiative Policy Specialist, State Policy Network

“Talent Market was an essential part of helping me to land my dream job. I can honestly say that I start training in two weeks for the job I most want in the entire world! Claire’s immediate responses to my emails throughout the interview process kept me feeling positive. Without Claire’s professionalism, genuine desire to help me in my career, and commitment to placing talent, the job search process would have been much more challenging. If I were a donor, I would seriously consider donating to Talent Market because Claire’s contributions to the free market movement are immediate and obvious.”
-Katelynn McBride, FormerStaff Attorney, Institute for Justice

“We could not have been more satisfied with Talent Market’s assistance in filling our admin/communications position this spring. We ended up with three highly qualified – and even more impressively – local candidates, any one of which would have been a superb hire. Your advice and assistance in advertising, screening, and offering helped us to get a great hire and freed us to concentrate on our primary job of saving the world, or at least Montana, from the statist forces at the moat. Thank you so much.”
-Carl Graham, Former President, Montana Policy Institute

“Yesterday I received and accepted an offer from the Moving Picture Institute. I’m incrediblyexcited to go to work for MPI, and it would not have been possible without Talent Market.”
-Adam Guillette, FormerDirector of Development, Moving Picture Institute

“I was keen on finding a position where I could apply my conservative principles and use my skills. I have found that with the Commonwealth Foundation. From the beginning, Claire was responsive, prompt and efficient, and I felt like she genuinely cared about making a good match between a candidate and an organization. I’m grateful for her help and guidance.”
-Priya Abraham, FormerSenior Policy Analyst, Commonwealth Foundation

“Talent Market is a tremendous resource for individuals and organizations. Due to my interactions and discussions with Talent Market, I have found a position which has a real, meaningful purpose and which will allow me to promote my beliefs and principles.”
-Jason Pompilio, Former Program Manager, DonorsTrust

“Talent Market was extraordinarily helpful to me as I sought a new career at an institution that shared my dedication to free-market principles. Its monthly newsletter not only helped me gauge what was out there but also illuminated the ins and outs of the free-market job world. In addition, Claire Kittle was happy to share her practical expertise and knowledge of the free-market environment, enabling me to land a job well-suited to who I am and what I believe.”
-Tom Lindsay, Director, Center for Higher Education, Texas Public Policy Foundation

“Claire Kittle has truly found her calling in helping economic-freedom-loving compatriots find theirs. Claire knows how to help smart professionals maximize their talents with great organizations. I’m one of the many fortunate candidates who moved to my new opportunity because of her work.”
-Adam Nicholson, State Communications Director, Americans for Prosperity Foundation

“Talent Market is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking employment in the free-market movement. The frequent progress updates and the constant feedback and encouragement throughout the application process made the past two months much less stressful and ultimately resulted in me being offered the perfect job for my qualifications. I am extremely satisfied with my experience with Talent Market and so grateful for their help.”
-Glenn Landstrom, Researcher, Government Accountability Project, Illinois Policy Institute

“I want to extend both my thanks and gratitude to you for facilitating this wonderful move in my career! I couldn’t have found SPN without you, Claire, and I cannot even begin to tell you how much I appreciate your assistance.”
-Jerry Krause, Former Regional Manager of Donor Relations, State Policy Network

“I think Talent Market is a great resource for job seekers, but more importantly Claire was very helpful and responsive to me in finding my next career step. Thank you, Claire, for all that you did.”
-Seth Nichols, Director of Development, American Studies Center/Radio America/America Veterans Center

“Talent Market quickly provided us with several qualified candidates to fill our need. The quality of the candidates Claire provided us were vastly superior to the applicants we received in response to advertisements on job sites. Plus, the personalized service and follow up showed that Talent Market is willing to go the extra mile to assist you in your staffing needs.”
-Brian Balfour, Executive Vice President, Civitas Institute

“Talent Market quickly brought us qualified candidates for our opening who also possessed a shared sense of purpose. Qualified, committed and ready to interview candidates – there is not much more you can ask for when looking for non-profit help.”
-Francis X. De Luca, President, Civitas Institute